Essential 3d printing tips

It is true that creating a model for 3D printing can be somewhat intimidating. Despite offering you a lot of design freedom, 3D printable models still have to stick to certain design principles.

Below are some of the tips which you need to know:

Maximum Printing Size

The first thing you need to know is that there is a Maximum Printing Size. The professionals of the 3d visualization companies in Dubai can print jewelry in silver, gold, bronze, or brass up to a size of 88 x 88 x 125 mm — printing larger pieces like the bracelet in the picture below isn’t a problem at all.

If you will need a bigger print than 88 x 88 x 125 mm in 1 piece, you can switch to one of those many other materials. You can find a summary of the maximum 3D printing sizes for all materials with the professionals online.

Minimum Wall Thickness

Additionally, the most important thing to keep in mind when creating a 3D model is Minimum Wall Thickness. In 3D printing, wall thickness refers to the distance between one surface of the model and the sheer surface opposite to it. For the majority of the models printed in silver, gold, bronze, and brass, the minimum wall thickness should be between 0.6 and 0.8 mm.

The exact value depends on the material and finish of your choice and is available in the design guide for every material right here.

For all these gold-plated brass cuff-links for example, the designers had to make sure to pick a minimum wall thickness of 0.8 mm. Otherwise, the walls are too thin and the design wouldn’t be printable.